JHB North - April 22

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We all know The Silk and Cotton Co. Meet Taryn Swanepoel. The new
owner ... who’s already making some exciting additions!
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One of the first things Taryn
Swanepoel did when she relocated up
to Joburg from Cape Town was to set
up a meeting with the owners of The
Silk and Cotton Co.
They were selling, she was keen ... “and
the rest, as they say, is history,” she says.
She always had a passion for
interiors, and “the idea of running
my own business, and in this case,
a brand that has such a following
with the most incredible fabrics and
international agencies, is a dream
come true. What better way to marry
my passion with an equal passion for
fabrics and textiles?”
When talking about her new
‘office’, she practically glows. “Our
new showroom in Kramerville is a
beautiful and light space filled with
the most incredible locally printed
fabric collections as well as imported
ranges, and is also home to some
of the world’s finest international
brands offering fabric, wallpaper, and
trimmings. ” The showroom is indeed
as beautiful as she describes, inviting
customers to spend an hour or two
with the friendly staff, deliberating
over the myriad choices available. “Our
customers range from trade clients
- designers, to decorators, architects
and specifiers. We also welcome
retail clients into our space. There is
something for everyone, including
delicious coffee!”
Taryn is revamping some elements of
the business too. Her new incoming
furniture collection is called ‘Parlour’
– and we can’t wait to see it! “It was
born from my love for interiors and
design, and is the perfect opportunity
to showcase our fabrics on a larger
scale. Seeing fabric made up on a sofa,
for example, allows the client to really
get a sense of how it will look and
feel, which in turn gives the client a
confidence in buying the fabric and
trusting it will deliver in its look and
end use.”
Taryn initially got started with sofas
but soon enough a small collection
was born. “This collection resulted
in a design look that speaks of an
ease of living, a desire for a quality
product that will last and a need
to own your space. The Parlour is
more about personal than perfect.
Our core furniture range including
sofas, upholstered chairs and wood
pieces are locally made by hand in
the finest workshop in the country.”
They’re all about the ultimate in
quality, longevity, and comfort. “Our
cushions are all made from either
local prints or international brands
like Jim Thompson, Fabricut, and
Barbara Osorio.”
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